Shoal & Stem

Lamar, SC tap water

Supplied by Lamar Town of (SC1610004). Here's what its water means for your fish.

Disinfectant

Chlorine

Your water is treated with chlorine. It slowly gases off from standing water, and any water conditioner removes it.

Safety for fish and shrimp

Nitrate (NO₃)

Supplier's figure

0.6–3.8 ppm (Low)

Typical 1.5 ppm

Low, so water changes lower your tank's nitrate well.

From the utility that supplies yours: Darlington County W&SA, which supplies Lamar Town of (SC1610004) (2012–2019).

Water chemistry

General hardness

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

Carbonate hardness (alkalinity)

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

pH

Not published yet

We haven't found this number yet. A drop test kit gives you your exact reading.

  • Lamar Town of (SC1610004) adds phosphate to protect pipes. It can feed algae in tanks without much plant growth.

Who supplies Lamar, SC

  • Lamar Town of (SC1610004)

    Serves 68% of residents · Buys water from Darlington County W&SA (SC1620001) · Chlorine

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